| ISBN |
9780805072518 |
| Name |
Evans, J. Warren (James Warren), 1938- |
| Title |
Horses : a guide to selection, care, and enjoyment J. Warren Evans. |
| Edition |
3rd ed. |
| Published |
New York : W. H. Freeman, 2002 |
| Description |
xvi, 879 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Introduction: Owning a Horse -- Pt. I. Selecting and Buying a Horse -- 1. Considering Basic Factors -- 2. Evaluating Conformation and Soundness -- 3. Choosing the Breed -- Pt. II. Exercising Ownership Responsibilities -- 4. Providing Physical Facilities -- 5. Feeding -- 6. Handling, Training, and Conditioning -- 7. Grooming -- 8. Caring for the Feet -- 9. Recognizing Illness and Giving First Aid -- 10. Knowing About Parasites and Diseases -- Pt. III. Using and Enjoying the Horse -- 11. Riding and Driving -- 12. Showing and Racing -- 13. Rodeo, Trail, Sports Events, and Equine-Assisted Therapy -- Pt. IV. Breeding the Horse -- 14. Breeding the Stallion -- 15. Breeding the Mare -- 16. Care During and After Pregnancy -- 17. Understanding Basic Genetics -- Pt. V. Business Practices -- 18. Business Practices in the Horse Industry. |
| Summary |
"For almost twenty years, Horses has been the definitive horse care manual, an indispensable reference for anyone who shows, races, breeds, or rides horses." "Now Horses is available in a completely revised and updated edition, offering all the latest information necessary for the competent care and recreational use of horses today. It covers every vital phase of buying, managing, enjoying, and raising horses and features a wealth of illustrations and photo sequences showing step-by-step management procedures, as well as more technical information for advanced owners. The Third Edition also reflects recent findings in health care and research." "Comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible, Horses, Third Edition is an essential reference book for anyone who cares for a horse, from novice to experienced owner."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Subjects |
Horses |
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